The kayak belonging to a missing Co Antrim man has been found off the coast of Scotland.

Robert Hanna, 47, was reported missing more than five weeks ago after he did not return from a kayaking trip off Islandmagee on September 28.

The dad-of-three, from Carrickfergus, failed to pick up one of his children from school and the alarm was raised. In spite of an extensive air and sea search nothing was found.

His kayak turned up near Campbeltown in Scotland two weeks ago, but the police have only just released the information to the public.

His wife Donna Hanna said his family feared the worst and told the BBC: "It's been so long now, we definitely don't think he will be found alive.

"We would just like him to be found so we can get some closure, especially for the kids. It is unbelievable. It's like a bad dream that is never ending."

Mr Hanna was last seen wearing a black life jacket and wet suit when he disappeared in water off Portmuck around 1.30pm on September 28.

PSNI Supt Ryan Henderson said: "A kayak was found in the Campbeltown area of Scotland on 18 October. We believe that it belongs to Robert Hanna.

"The investigation is ongoing to try and establish what has happened to Mr Hanna and we have endeavoured to update the family at every opportunity, including when the kayak was found, as we are aware how hard this is for them," he said.

"I would ask anyone who has any information that may assist us with our enquiries to contact the PSNI on the non-emergency number 101."